Yard drainage comes to the front of every homeowner’s mind at least once. Maybe a new development upsets your neighborhood’s runoff balance. Perhaps an uphill neighbor’s new patio sends water sheeting through your backyard. Or, maybe the first rainstorm in a new home creates an unexpected pond. Flooded yards can leave you feeling hopeless, but […]
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Decorative Grating, Driveways, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Profile Drains, Style, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
Setting up MEArin 100 for Residential Drain Situations
09
Oct
Oct
5″ MEArin 100 driveway drainage system is a popular solution for many residential and commercial situations.
Decorative Grating, Driveways, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Profile Drains, Style, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage, Zurn
Plastic Driveway Drains Do Exist!
28
Aug
Aug
Ever since the rise of plastic trench drains, there have been 3 big misconceptions about plastic driveway drains. They’re not traffic rated (FALSE) They’re not sloped (FALSE) They’re not decorative (FALSE) Popular plastic channel drains only provide surface level view of your options. Based on a trip to their local chain store, a homeowner would […]
Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Uncategorized
TDS Presents: NDS Pro Series 5 Trench Drain System
08
Aug
Aug
Trench Drain Systems gets a lot of questions about the 5 inch NDS Pro-Series product line. Our expert, John, went over some standard product features to help you know a bit more about the drains. NDS designed the channels to join together without couplers. They fit together tongue-and-groove. That’s already an improvement. Most residential drains […]
Catch Basins, Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
Assembling 9 & 12 Inch Landscaping Basins
27
Apr
Apr
Since we get a lot of questions about catch basins, we had John show you how to assemble a 9″ and 12″ landscaping basins. He runs through all basin components, including decorative grating and debris filters. Learn your basin’s outlet sizes and placement options. Ready to shop? Visit our online store by clicking here. Big […]
Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, MAX Mini, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
“Cathedral” Grating for NDS Mini Channel
06
Apr
Apr
Cathedral Trench Drain Systems expanded its decorative offering for NDS Mini Channel with a new pattern of bronze and aluminum grating. The design, borrowed from Chester Cathedral in Chester, England, is heel-proof, subdued and stylish. It adds a solemn aesthetic to the hardscape and hints of a yearning for the innocence of old. Bronze Age […]
Driveways, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
NDS Revamps 5 inch Pro Series
05
Aug
Aug
In 2012, NDS rolled out an improved channel for the 5 inch Pro Series. The 5 inch Pro Series is the workhorse of the Pro Series line, which ranges from 3” – 12” wide. The 5 inch Pro Series is sold in hardware stores around the country, though only in kit form. If you want to buy […]
Decorative Grating, Driveways, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized
5 Questions to Ask Before Installing Plastic Trench Drain
24
Jan
Jan
This is how you choose a plastic trench drain: When I started my career with trench drain, I didn’t know the benefits of using plastic trench drains on drainage projects. Since then, I’ve seen enough projects to tell the difference between good and bad trench drain systems. From what I learned, all trench drain is […]
Catch Basins, Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized
Decorative Plastic Trench Grates Exist!
12
Jul
Jul
Ever since the first line of plastic trench drains emerged on the market, homeowners and contractors alike, have welcomed the convenience of lightweight and affordable drainage systems. Easily purchased and installed, these plastic drains bring patio and in some cases driveway drainage to an accessible level. Decorative Plastic Grates The design efforts from NDS® allows […]
Catch Basins, Decorative Grating, Driveways, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, Patios, Style, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
Made In America: Iron Age Designs
02
Jul
Jul
Iron Age Designs is a Washington-based designer that embraces its Made in the U.S.A. identity as it sells decorative iron grates, tree grates and custom casting at prices homeowners can afford. Founded in 2005 by Mark Armstrong and Craig Diamond, industry professionals who had already worked together for years designing decorative castings for landscape projects, […]